Submitting Institution: Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

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Summary of the impact

Trinity Laban's research into the effect of dance on health and wellbeing
has generated interest and citation at UK Government level, enhanced the
public consciousness of the benefits of dance and has had secondary
impacts in terms of providing a model for other studies. It has enhanced
the professional practice of dance artists and teachers beyond the
academy. Participation in dance is now perceived as a viable method of
enhancing physical and psychological health, in part due to Trinity
Laban's research in this area. The impacts of this research relate
primarily to public awareness and public health, particularly in relation
to younger people.

Submitting Institution

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance

Unit of Assessment

Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts

Summary Impact Type

Health

Research Subject Area(s)

Medical and Health Sciences: Public Health and Health ServicesPsychology and Cognitive Sciences: PsychologyStudies In Creative Arts and Writing: Performing Arts and Creative Writing

Summary of the impact

This case study addresses new methods for identifying talent in young
musicians and dancers, and also concerns issues regarding their wellbeing
during training, both inside and outside the academy. This research has
achieved impact in two areas, firstly by raising awareness among training
institutions and performance companies of the importance of scientific
assessment and screening, and secondly through impacts on policy-making,
educational and otherwise, beyond the submitting HEI. This impact has been
achieved through research dissemination that includes, but goes beyond
peer-reviewed journal articles. This has involved broadcast media, digital
media, symposia, workshops and numerous conference presentations, the
popular press and resource papers for teachers.

Submitting Institution

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance

Unit of Assessment

Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts

Summary Impact Type

Societal

Research Subject Area(s)

Medical and Health Sciences: Public Health and Health ServicesEducation: Specialist Studies In EducationStudies In Creative Arts and Writing: Performing Arts and Creative Writing